Definition of SUNGLASS

sunglass

Meanings

Plural: sunglasses

Noun

  • a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire
  • Attributive form of sunglasses, used chiefly in phrases.
  • A convex lens of glass for producing heat by converging the sun's rays into a focus.

Origin / Etymology

From sun + glass, as a back-formation when referring to sunglasses.

Scrabble Score: 9

sunglass is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sunglass is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sunglass is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

sunglass is a valid Words With Friends word